PROTOTYPES
3D scanning for prototypes and product samples
Prototypes often exist only as a single physical object — hand-shaped, 3D printed and sanded, or modified on the bench until they were right. Scanning turns that one-of-a-kind object into a digital file you can archive, share, and keep iterating from.
Send us photos of your prototype, get a quote, and ship it after approval. We capture it with structured-light 3D scanning and return the original along with clean STL or OBJ files.
Prototype scanning use cases
Handmade prototypes
Sculpted, carved, or hand-finished forms
Product samples
Physical samples digitized for reference
Iteration reference
Capture the shape you settled on
Development archives
Preserve physical development history digitally
Modified prints
3D prints reworked by hand
One-off parts
Objects with no digital source file
What you receive
- Structured-light 3D scan at up to 0.2 mm resolution
- Clean mesh processing
- Aligned, to-scale STL and/or OBJ files
- Your prototype returned safely after scanning
BEFORE YOU SHIP
Fragile or one-of-a-kind prototypes get special attention: tell us about delicate surfaces when you submit, and we'll review handling before anything ships. Scanning captures visible surface geometry — very fine textures or flexible materials may need review first.
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Mail-In 3D Scanning Service
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STL 3D Scanning Service
Get a clean STL file from your physical part. Mail-in structured-light 3D scanning with aligned, to-scale STL mesh output — ideal for 3D printing workflows.
OBJ 3D Scanning Service
Get a clean OBJ file from your physical part. Mail-in structured-light 3D scanning with aligned, to-scale OBJ mesh output for visualization and rendering.
Ready to scan your part?
Send us a few photos, rough dimensions, and what you need the file for. We'll review your part and send back a quote.
Quote first — nothing ships until your project is approved.